Magsauli (en. Return)

mag-sao-li

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of returning something to its owner.
Return the book to the library after you've read it.
Magsauli ka ng libro sa aklatan matapos mo itong basahin.
The action of giving back to a person or thing.
He will return the favor to his friend.
Magsauli siya ng pabor sa kanyang kaibigan.
Returning to a previous state or arrangement.
He wants to return to their previous friendship.
Nais niya magsauli sa kanilang dati nang pagkakaibigan.

Etymology

The term 'magsauli' is derived from the root word 'sauli' meaning to return.

Common Phrases and Expressions

return of debt
Repayment or returning a borrowed amount.
magsauli ng utang
return of friendship
The restoration of a previous or good relationship with someone.
magsauli ng pagkakaibigan

Related Words

sauli
The root word meaning to return.
sauli
balik
A word meaning to return or to come back.
balik

Slang Meanings

return an item that was borrowed
That's my book, you should return it now.
Sakin na yung libro, magsauli ka na.
go back to the previous state
We need to revert to the old ways for this to work again.
Kailangan nating magsauli ng dati para gumana ulit ito.
to give honor or recognition
The group wants to pay tribute to those who helped.
Nais ng grupo na magsauli ng pahalaga sa mga tumulong.